Status:
valid
Authors:
(Korth.) Niissalo & L.M.Choo
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
2020
Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 458: 164 (2020)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000024265
Common Names
- Ovalis Polyspora
- Polyspora ovalis
- Ovalis Polyspora Fern
Description
Polyspora ovalis (also called Oval Polyspora, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub with white flowers and dark green leaves. It is native to Southeast Asia and is found in moist and shady habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Polyspora ovalis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for landscaping. It is also used as a source of food for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Polyspora ovalis has small, white flowers with four petals. The seeds are small and round, and the seedlings are thin and fragile.
Cultivation and Propagation
Polyspora ovalis is a tropical plant that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers a warm, humid environment and should be grown in well-draining soil. It should be fertilized regularly and kept moist but not wet. It can be propagated from cuttings taken in spring or summer.
Where to Find Polyspora ovalis
Polyspora ovalis can be found in Vietnam.
Polyspora ovalis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Polyspora ovalis?
Polyspora ovalis
What is the natural habitat of Polyspora ovalis?
Tropical rainforests
What are the characteristics of Polyspora ovalis?
It is an evergreen shrub with leathery, glossy leaves and small white flowers
Species in the Polyspora genus
Polyspora balansae,
Polyspora chrysandra,
Polyspora hainanensis,
Polyspora longicarpa,
Polyspora speciosa,
Polyspora huongiana,
Polyspora bidoupensis,
Polyspora gigantiflora,
Polyspora intricata,
Polyspora elliptica,
Polyspora ceylanica,
Polyspora dassanayakei,
Polyspora gardneri,
Polyspora dalglieshiana,
Polyspora papuana,
Polyspora nivea,
Polyspora ampla,
Polyspora amboinensis,
Polyspora borneensis,
Polyspora dipterosperma,
Polyspora excelsa,
Polyspora havilandii,
Polyspora hirtella,
Polyspora imbricata,
Polyspora integerrima,
Polyspora lanceifolia,
Polyspora luzonica,
Polyspora maingayi,
Polyspora marginata,
Polyspora multinervis,
Polyspora oblongifolia,
Polyspora polisana,
Polyspora sablayana,
Polyspora sarawakensis,
Polyspora scortechinii,
Polyspora spectabilis,
Polyspora taipingensis,
Polyspora grandiflora,
Polyspora axillaris,
Polyspora hainanensis,
Polyspora gioii,
Polyspora vulcanica,
Polyspora microphylla,
Polyspora cuongii,
Polyspora obtusa,
Polyspora ovalis,
Polyspora penangensis,
Polyspora singaporeana,
Species in the Theaceae family
Apterosperma oblata,
Archboldiodendron calosericeum,
Balthasaria mannii,
Balthasaria schliebenii,
Camellia intermedia,
Camellia maoniushanensis,
Camellia amplexifolia,
Camellia anlungensis,
Camellia assimiloides,
Camellia aurea,
Camellia azalea,
Camellia candida,
Camellia caudata,
Camellia chekiangoleosa,
Camellia chrysanthoides,
Camellia connata,
Camellia corallina,
Camellia cordifolia,
Camellia costata,
Camellia costei,
Camellia crapnelliana,
Camellia crassicolumna,
Camellia crassipes,
Camellia crassiphylla,
Camellia cupiformis,
Camellia cuspidata,
Camellia dongnaicensis,
Camellia dormoyana,
Camellia drupifera,
Camellia edithae,
Camellia elongata,
Camellia euphlebia,
Camellia euryoides,
Camellia fascicularis,
Camellia flava,
Camellia flavida,
Camellia fleuryi,
Camellia fluviatilis,
Camellia fraterna,
Camellia furfuracea,
Camellia gaudichaudii,
Camellia gilbertii,
Camellia glabricostata,
Camellia gracilipes,
Camellia grandibracteata,
Camellia granthamiana,
Camellia grijsii,
Camellia gymnogyna,
Camellia hekouensis,
Camellia hiemalis,
References
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77211551-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].